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Harnadek, Anita – 1996
This book contains "math mind benders," puzzles that are worked like crossword puzzles except that each square is filled with a digit rather than a letter. Clues to the puzzles are interrelated with each other and a given story. Clear thinking and deductive reasoning must be used to find potential answers and eliminate those that fail to meet all…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Mathematical Concepts, Numbers
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – Science Activities, 1976
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Optics, Puzzles, Science Activities
Theroux, James M. – Educational Technology, 1975
The research described suggests a new basis of collaboration between TV-radio entertainers and educators. (Author)
Descriptors: Commercial Television, Educational Games, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials
Theroux, James M. – Educational Technology, 1975
The research described suggests a new basis of collaboration between TV-radio entertainers and educators. (Author)
Descriptors: Commercial Television, Educational Games, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials
Download full textJOHNSON, THOMAS J.; VAN MONDFRANS, ADRIAN P. – 1966
THE AUTHORS HYPOTHESIZED THAT IF SUBJECTS WERE PRESENTED WITH "AMBIGUOUS" ANAGRAMS (THOSE WITH MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS), THE SOLUTION-WORD WITH THE HIGHEST NORMAL FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE WOULD BE DETERMINED FIRST, THE NEXT MOST FREQUENT SOLUTION-WORD WOULD BE DETERMINED SECOND, AND SO ON. SIXTY-NINE COLLEGE STUDENTS ATTEMPTED TO SOLVE 15…
Descriptors: Mnemonics, Problem Solving, Puzzles, Research and Development Centers
Fujii, John N. – 1966
The material in this booklet is concerned with a discussion and examination of geometric puzzles and the ideas which result from their study. The general idea of graphs is introduced as a tool which can be used to solve geometric puzzles. The fact that working with puzzles can lead to unexpected mathematical discoveries is stressed. Such topics as…
Descriptors: Geometry, Graphs, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment
Gardner, Martin – Scientific American, 1978
A humorous account is given of an encounter with a talking computer in the form of a superintelligent robot. Several mathematical problems are posed. (MP)
Descriptors: Computers, Games, Humor, Mathematics
Peer reviewedHonsberger, Ross A. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1979
Two mathematical brainteasers, with solutions depending on involved trial-and-error processes, are shown to have ingenious solutions. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Graphs, Higher Education, Mathematics
DeKoven, Bernard – Simulation/Gaming, 1977
A conceptual framework is presented which allows a group to define some common objective in a simulation/puzzle gaming context. (DAG)
Descriptors: Game Theory, Group Dynamics, Individual Development, Individual Needs
Forecast for Home Economics, 1976
Carpets, laundry, parenting, cooking, sewing notions, and health word search puzzles are presented; answers are included. (TA)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Home Economics Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Florida State Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee. – 2000
This environmental guide for students contains stories on air pollution, water pollution, wetlands, groundwater, solid and hazardous waste, and coastal areas. It includes a section on how students can help Florida's environment. A reference section with contact names and addresses for Florida's governmental and citizen organizations is also…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Puzzles
Peer reviewedCarter, Thomas P. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Descriptors: French, Language Instruction, Modern Languages, Puzzles
Peer reviewedSpaulding, Raymond E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1974
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Games, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education
Gellis, Marilyn – Teacher, 1973
Includes sample diagrams. (SP)
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials
Peer reviewedTrojcak, Doris A. – Science and Children, 1972
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary School Science, Games, Instruction
